Growing Conditions
“2016 is really in line with the 2015. Really good vintage, dry and warm. That makes powerfull merlot, perfect for a good Montage St Emilion. A good storm end of August helps with the yield. Beatifull weather until end of October when the Cabernet Has been harvested”. Gonzague Maurice – Owner and Wine Maker
Traditional farming, working one row with grass and one row ploughed. All the work is done by hand in the vines, until the harvest.
- Surface: 3.2 Hectares
- Soils Type: Clay - Limestone
- Density: 6 500 vines/hectare
Harvest
Manual Harvest with sorting in the Vines.
Winemaking
Once the grapes arrive at the cellar, they will be stored in small concrete vats (50Hl) with temperature control.
Aging
The ageing takes place for 75% in the vats and 25% in oak barrels from several years old. (5 to 10)
Food Pairing
Roasted pork chop, turkey fillets in Porto sauce, or marinated duck breasts.